--- product_id: 8427412 title: "The Globalization Paradox: Democracy and the Future of the World Economy" price: "¥7224" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/8427412-the-globalization-paradox-democracy-and-the-future-of-the-world store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # The Globalization Paradox: Democracy and the Future of the World Economy **Price:** ¥7224 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Globalization Paradox: Democracy and the Future of the World Economy - **How much does it cost?** ¥7224 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/8427412-the-globalization-paradox-democracy-and-the-future-of-the-world) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description "Cogent, well-written . . . critiques unalloyed globalization enthusiasts, taking aim at their desire to fully liberalize foreign trade ad capital movements." ― Foreign Affairs In this eloquent challenge to the reigning wisdom on globalization, Dani Rodrik reminds us of the importance of the nation-state, arguing forcefully that when the social arrangements of democracies inevitably clash with the international demands of globalization, national priorities should take precedence. Combining history with insight, humor with good-natured critique, Rodrik’s case for a customizable globalization supported by a light frame of international rules shows the way to a balanced prosperity as we confront today’s global challenges in trade, finance, and labor markets. Review: Super accessible, extremely informative and would fully recommend to any graduate student - - Very well written and engaging - Provided the historical context necessary for understanding the current global economic structure - Footnotes are also highly informative - Coherent arguments - What I liked the most is the constant references to historical experiences, such as Japan's intense industrialization period during the Meiji restoration, or China's unpopular yet highly effective way of forcing itself to the forefront of economic discussions. Rodrik rightly debunks the negative connotations associated with words such as "capital controls" and "protectionism," while simultaneously exposing the negative aspects of traditionally positive terms such as "free trade." - Overall, it was a fantastic read for anyone trying to understand the realm of political economy. Review: The Globalization Paradox - Short of a great book, The Globalization Paradox, it is well written and plays on at least two levels of understanding. The reader glides through easily and is sent to dig further for subtleties. The author emphasizes the need to have a nuanced approach when dealing with the economic phenomena , argues for a moderate globalization and introduces and interesting trilemma. It is an ambitious take on several global debates, most of the time with compelling arguments and few times by just tweaking the concepts. With the aim of providing a solution, the author provides seven common sense principles, which are applied to world trade agreements, global finance, labor migration, China's impact in the world economy. Some of the proposals have value and some are debatable but they definitely represent an intellectual teaser. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #108,813 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #11 in International Economics (Books) #20 in Economic Conditions (Books) #43 in Globalization & Politics | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 445 Reviews | ## Images ![The Globalization Paradox: Democracy and the Future of the World Economy - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61spoX5meML.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Super accessible, extremely informative and would fully recommend to any graduate student *by N***C on January 31, 2020* - Very well written and engaging - Provided the historical context necessary for understanding the current global economic structure - Footnotes are also highly informative - Coherent arguments - What I liked the most is the constant references to historical experiences, such as Japan's intense industrialization period during the Meiji restoration, or China's unpopular yet highly effective way of forcing itself to the forefront of economic discussions. Rodrik rightly debunks the negative connotations associated with words such as "capital controls" and "protectionism," while simultaneously exposing the negative aspects of traditionally positive terms such as "free trade." - Overall, it was a fantastic read for anyone trying to understand the realm of political economy. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Globalization Paradox *by L***R on April 2, 2012* Short of a great book, The Globalization Paradox, it is well written and plays on at least two levels of understanding. The reader glides through easily and is sent to dig further for subtleties. The author emphasizes the need to have a nuanced approach when dealing with the economic phenomena , argues for a moderate globalization and introduces and interesting trilemma. It is an ambitious take on several global debates, most of the time with compelling arguments and few times by just tweaking the concepts. With the aim of providing a solution, the author provides seven common sense principles, which are applied to world trade agreements, global finance, labor migration, China's impact in the world economy. Some of the proposals have value and some are debatable but they definitely represent an intellectual teaser. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Does globalisation work? *by F***U on December 7, 2017* The author has done a comprehensive and meaningful economic study of issues relating to globalisation. For someone like me, a firm believer in free trade who had been involved in the Uraguay round of GATT negotiations, the book provides a well-studied treatise of issues that must not be ignored if free trade is to operate effectively for the benefit of individual states and the globe. I find particularly interesting the author's study of the economic success of China and three of the four Asian dragons: Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan. His analysis is most instructive. Nevertheless, Hong Kong, the fourth dragon and one that operates one of the freest regimes for trade on this globe, is conspicuously missing from his study. It would be useful if he would have covered this city state as well. In all, a very interesting and useful book recommended for anyone who has an interest in the subject. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Globalization Paradox: Democracy and the Future of the World Economy - Has Globalization Gone Too Far? 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